Thrift Flips! | Transforming Thrifted Items To Home Decor

Thrift Flips! | Transforming Thrifted Items To Home Decor | Elegant Upgrades

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5 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining me for a few different techniques this week. I hope you enjoyed them.
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Пікірлер: 75

@carlaorjohn 4 ай бұрын

The flow of your video is perfect! Exactly how I work too. Absolutely adore these types of tutorials! ❤❤❤

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Oh good 😅 I really didn’t want to have to edit the videos more than they already are.

@brendaprice4664 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial seeing the subtle difference between white wax and using a dry brush. I love the hanging planter with the added clay embellishments and the coppery greenish patina it really looks a hundred years old. The metallic powder on the flower shelves creates a dreamy rich look to them. Classy magic! B~}

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Brenda! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!

@deborahmatatall 4 ай бұрын

So much beauty, Taryn. There’s a lovely subtle difference between the dry brushing and the white wax. I love them both.🌸

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Me too! And they are both so simple to do.

@donnagoodwin4542 10 күн бұрын

Nose, eyes and mustache 😮

@nyokadean8624 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos! I'm a sewist . I didn't think I could do the painting. But do it , and explain it so well. I like seeing you do a whole batch at a time. Keep up the great work!

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy, Nyoka! (I almost typed ‘sew’ happy because I’m a nerd)

@saraadcock4144 4 ай бұрын

Now I finally know what to do to 4 very colorful birds sitting on a log. It just needs taupe and white wax! Thanks

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Oh I’m so glad!!!

@martinebangs6520 4 ай бұрын

Hi Taryn, love all of these projects, I have some plum black I was thinking would look beautiful as a base color on those little shelves with the flowers. My sister used to have a ceramic shop, that's where I spent my days off, working there, that's where I learned dry brushing, waxing, staining, mixing colors... I see you work on those smalls and it brings me back...love it all...Take care...cheers !!! ...🍁 🍁

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Plum black sounds amazing! It’s one of my favorite car colors and I’ve never even considered crossing it over to decor. You are brilliant, Martine!

@melonmahfood2439 4 ай бұрын

Yes, they do look lovely! The format works just great for me. Your wall pocket turned out beautiful!

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@conniecox2549 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the way you did this video I love seeing several projects at once. I am drooling over the fat bird. I want it so bad. I can never find things like that. I am totally into birds. Thanks for sharing.

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad, Connie! Thank you! Yeah, he’s a cute little guy.

@patriciakumar115 4 ай бұрын

I, too, generally have multiple projects going at one time. It's not only effective. It saves cleanup time, which as a crafter, my least favorite part of the process! Love all your projects!

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I’m with ya- clean up is the least fun part!

@terriallen2537 4 ай бұрын

Hello Taryn! The way you present/ edit your videos are perfectly fine. Do what's easiest and stay true to you and your way of creating. Yes, I work in this manner when possible. It does save time. Your revamps turned out beautiful, as always. Thanks for providing us with your best every time. You're truly appreciated. Is your son excited about becoming an older brother? Take care of yourself and Baby. 😊

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do, Terri! And yes, Lucas is overjoyed about getting to finally be a big brother. And he’s already so sweet to all his baby cousins that he’s going to be a little champ when baby finally gets here. It will be fun watching him grow into that role.

@carlaorjohn 4 ай бұрын

That wall pocket is amazing!!!!❤❤❤

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Carla!

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

Of course I have to stop again!!❤ The flower shelves are Gourgemous!! And Loving all the diff kinds of birds!!!you continue to Amaze me with your colors!!! And I’m not even done watching your video!! Apologize, I’m stupid quirky right now after 2 days of working 12 hour shifts and off tomarrow & watching you!! Smile on face wide!! Reminds me of Cindy Lauper and “Girls just wanna have fun” song❤❤❤

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Good grief, those are some long hours! I hope you get some extra rest on your days off. But as far as being quirky- bring it on. The quirkier the better 😁

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades I guess I’ll just continue to be me!?! Really, what choice do I have?!!!

@diggin-usa3863 4 ай бұрын

If you want to take it back, go with a clear wax afterwards. It should take away some of the white. I love your texture technique.very nice.

@dorindaarney3395 7 күн бұрын

love the projects and tips

@Ann-co9bb Ай бұрын

I don't do it for the money I do it one piece at a time and enjoy it thank you

@Valerie77777 4 ай бұрын

Your work always turns out stunning! Always!

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

OMG❤Absolutely Loving That teal piece that was the man!! Now he looks like a wise “patina” Owl!! You are sooo Great at what you do!!!!❤🦉❤Now is the time I wish I had a credit card (paid off) or even ATM card!!!!

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Haha! Good ol’ Frank the Owl.

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades Frankly Wise Owl🦉❤️🦉

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades who owl

@leisapullar3312 4 ай бұрын

Love the little shelves great video thank you so much ❤😊

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Leisa, so glad you liked it!

@bobbieholtzclaw5146 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much. All of your products are fabulous.

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Bobbie!

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

Ok. I’m gonna stop while I’m having this idea “pop” into my head. Remember LOL❤ That played gold piece you did? I Love the way you flipped the moulds around, but it looks like a man with eyes, bushy eye brows a nose and the “shell” is now a mustache!! Crazy!! ❤ right!! Now mind you, I’m invideo where you are about to glue the moulds in place!! So darn cute!!!❤🎉❤

@deborahmatatall 4 ай бұрын

I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing! A mustached, bushy eyebrowed man with a big nose! Hilarious!😂 But it still is gorgeous, even though I can still see the face.🌸

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I had to go back and look and my photos and I about died 🤣 That is hilarious and I can’t unsee him. I shall name him Frank.

@deborahmatatall 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades 😂😂😂

@tammydixon7910 4 ай бұрын

I saw that, too!!

@bernadinethomas5705 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I noticed that also. Do we have crazy imaginations? haha

@bittersweet3- 4 ай бұрын

Hi! I like these videos as is. I'm not trying 2 learn 2 paint tho. The ways U transform pieces, Ur use of diffrent products + techniques + hearing Ur creativity as the pieces progress works. Ciao

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the input! I really appreciate it.

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

WOW!! Between the duck & chicken-exact match!! I say that, but the colors are same and the white accents are the same for the finer detail & the larger detail!! And Love the “puffy” bird❤

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Yup! And that “puffy” bird got me. It’s how I feel these days. I’m just gonna call myself “puffy” 😂

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades Absolutely not allowed for you!! You are glowing!! Had 3. Now upper 20’s & low 30’s. Gained 25# with first, 35# with 2nd, & a whopping 65# with 3rd!!! Talk about weeble-wobble !! All 3 weighed 7 lb and 4 oz and 19 in long!!

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades Fluffy puffy? Are you using your belly as a plate holder? LOL!! I did🥹☺️When you sit on the couch? Legs don’t come together anymore and fluff puff is laying on the couch? You are very strong willed with your ambition for an event near delivery time!! Take your time. When for recovery and a whole new world of Motherhood!!! At 5 months pregnant with 2nd child, I had a very serious reality-I can’t have this baby!! I can’t even imagine Loving another baby as much as I Loved my first!! Thought I was loosing my mind!! You can and will💜💙

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I use my belly as a mug rest all the time 😂 Plus it’s fun to watch the baby try to kick it off. I’ve already “ordered” help for the show, just in case I’m not feeling up to it. But so long as I have help with setup and take down, it’s pretty easy going just sitting in your booth chatting with people who love all the same things I love.

@cathyjackson5959 4 ай бұрын

@@elegantupgrades It does sound like a lot of fun!!! ❤️💫❤️

@maryannbeatty8473 4 ай бұрын

I liked the pocket thing better just dark gray.

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

That’s great, Mary Ann (hopefully that’s how you write your name). You could just stop at the gray on your own project.

@julianneboys4062 4 ай бұрын

Cool 😎

@marycoffee7366 4 ай бұрын

Great video, Taryn👏👏👏

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mary!

@clairemillette4645 4 ай бұрын

Magnifîque travail felicitation madame c'est vraiment super beau tutoriel merci de partager votre savoir-faire ❤❤❤❤👍

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Claire! I really appreciate that 🥰

@user-wf8xm1lq4g 4 ай бұрын

Also just subscribed Glad I found u

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

Oh! And thanks for subscribing- very happy to have you here.

@Ann-co9bb Ай бұрын

Do whatever you want there's plenty other channels

@marycoffee7366 4 ай бұрын

Work in your preferred style.

@Blessedgirl1955 4 ай бұрын

What is the brand of paints you are using? Are they chalk paint, milk paint or acrylic? Loved each item but especially the shelves.

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

My go to is always Chalk Mountain Furniture Paint. amzn.to/4abeC7g It’s what I used on this video and almost every one of my other videos. I’ve recently busted out some old milk paint that I had and that’s been fun, too. It’s the Farmhouse Finishes one that has a bond in it already so there’s less of a chance of chipping.

@sharonormando6837 4 ай бұрын

What Co. Paint do u use. Thanks

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I use Chalk Mountain.

@tammiwood3937 4 ай бұрын

What kinda glue do you glue mold on with (clay)?

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

It varies, but here I believe I have my squeeze bottle filled with the gorilla wood glue. I also like E6000 if it’s a surface that doesn’t like to hold.

@user-wf8xm1lq4g 4 ай бұрын

Do not change how you work more efficient. Exactly what I do have three or four items in different stages. I think other u tubers do also they just spend too much time editing. I wish they wld show how they actually do their work. Then we can gage the amount of time it’s taking them to complete

@elegantupgrades 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the input! I want to be helpful, but I also don’t want to spend more time editing so I’m glad everyone seems good with the flow of the video.